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Joanne Hayes never expected to trade her office job for the daily rhythm of farm life, but in 2005, she and her husband, Dave, took a bold step.

From carefree spirit to egg farming dynamo, Fanny Gauthier-Patoine’s trailblazing path is a testament to the transformative power of mentorship. Growing up in Sherbrooke, Quebec, she found herself drawn to the agricultural world early on through her father's work as an agronomist.

Bryan Siemens grew up immersed in the rhythms of farm life in Abbotsford, British Columbia. For most of his life, he has lived within blocks of the home he was born in—a comfort due in large part to the sacrifices of his grandfather, a resilient German Mennonite farmer who built the family farm from the ground up.  

As the fifth generation in her family to till the soil and tend to the land, Kathryn Richards is carrying forward a heritage of farming that spans a century.

From all the way in Groningen in the northern Netherlands to the heart of Canada, Jens Boekhorst’s journey epitomizes the spirit of reinvention while honouring family tradition. 

This is part of a series of profiles of young egg farmers. They are all young leaders taking part in Egg Farmers of Canada’s national young farmer program, an initiative designed to prepare the next generation of industry leaders. Lacey Merks Gaspereau Valley, Nova Scotia As a third generation farmer, Lacey Merks finds her roots […]

This year marks the 10th anniversary of Egg Farmers of Canada’s national young farmer program! Alumni are invited to attend the Future Egg Leaders’ Summit in Montreal, July 6 and 7, 2024. Please complete the following information to register and secure your spot at this can’t miss event. The deadline for registration is June 7, 2024. […]

We know eggs are a favourite first food for babies and parents alike! Studies have shown that feeding babies whole eggs early can help prevent an egg allergy. In fact, the most recent guidelines from Health Canada, the Canadian Paediatric Society, Dietitians of Canada and the Breastfeeding Committee for Canada recommend introducing eggs starting at six months.

This is the seventh in a series of profiles of young egg farmers. They are all young leaders taking part in Egg Farmers of Canada’s national young farmer program, an initiative designed to prepare the next generation of industry leaders.

This is the sixth in a series of profiles of young egg farmers. They are all young leaders taking part in Egg Farmers of Canada’s national young farmer program, an initiative designed to prepare the next generation of industry leaders.